The curds are then pressed into molds to form the classic round shape of Gouda cheese. After pressing, the cheese is immersed in brine to enhance its flavor and aid in preservation.

1 1/2 cups shredded smoked Gouda cheese (4 ounces) 3/4 teaspoon fine sea salt. 3/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese (2 ounces) ... Using a 1 1/2-inch round cookie cutter, ...

The Gouda cheese industry is very real, though; roughly 60 percent of the cheese produced in the country is Gouda cheese, with an export value of $1.7 billion annually, ...